Wednesday, 13 March 2013

The Word: Clement


Dictionary definition: (of a person) mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate
(of a weather) mild or temperate; pleasant.

Origins: late Middle English (< Old French ) < Latin clēment-,  stem of clēmēns  gentle, merciful

Use in a sentence: A clement judge reduced his sentence.

Synonyms: Clear, Fair, Temperate, Cloudless, Pleasant

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